Ahmed Kotb

ORCID: 0000-0003-1717-9601
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Research Areas
  • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
  • Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Corneal Surgery and Treatments
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research
  • Corneal surgery and disorders
  • Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Treatments
  • Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
  • Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
  • Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
  • Ethics in Clinical Research
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
  • Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
  • Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
  • Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
  • Ocular Infections and Treatments
  • Mesenchymal stem cell research
  • Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
  • Viral-associated cancers and disorders

Zagazig University
2013-2025

Ophthalmology Associates (United States)
2024

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre
2018-2023

Al Ain Hospital
2020

Roche (Switzerland)
2017

Abstract Purpose To analyse long‐term outcomes of standard cross‐linking (SCXL), accelerated (ACXL) and transepithelial (TCXL) in the treatment progressive paediatric keratoconus regarding stability, safety efficacy. Methods This prospective multicentre randomized controlled trial included 97 eyes patients with stages I–III ABCD grading system, who were into three groups; SCXL group (control group, n = 32; 3 mW/cm 2 × 30 min/5.4 J/cm ), ACXL ( 33; 18 5 ) TCXL ). Subjective refraction,...

10.1111/aos.15686 article EN Acta Ophthalmologica 2023-05-04

Background: The American Optometric Association defines computer vision syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain, “a group of eye- and vision-related problems that result from prolonged computer, tablet, e-reader cell phone use”. We aimed to create a well-structured, valid, reliable questionnaire determine the prevalence CVS, analyze visual, ocular surface, extraocular sequelae CVS using novel smart self-assessment questionnaire. Methods: This multicenter, observational,...

10.51329/mehdiophthal1489 article EN Medical Hypothesis Discovery & Innovation in Ophthalmology 2024-07-01

The outcome of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) has improved with the use pediatric-inspired protocols in adolescents and young adults (AYA) population. There is limited literature regarding T-ALL/lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) AYA patients treated pediatric protocols.A total 35 T-ALL/LBL-AYA ages between 14 55 years were AYA-15 protocol.At a median follow-up 5 overall survival, disease-free survival event-free are 71%, 62% 49.6% respectively. Toxicities within expected range.Our...

10.2217/ijh-2022-0005 article EN International Journal of Hematologic Oncology 2023-02-28

Background and study aims: Reports have found an association between B cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL) Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.However, data on acute exacerbation reactivation of chronic HCV infection following chemotherapy are very limited.We studied the efficacy ribavirin to prevent hepatitis in HCVinfected patients treated for NHL.Patients methods: This was carried out at Medical Oncology & Hematology Department , Zagazig University Hospitals.It included 57 with B-cell NHL who...

10.21608/aeji.2013.17092 article EN cc-by Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases 2013-03-24

Abstract Aim to assess the outcomes of a novel algorithm for calculation amount levator muscle plication in congenital blepharoptosis surgery. Methods this retrospective comparative study included 34 patients with ptosis subjected surgery during period from October 2021 November 2022. They were divided into two groups. Group A: was calculated by traditional formula [(amount x 3) + 9 mm cases good function or (amount 11 fair function]. B: nomogram [the result modified subtracting 4 if ≥ 15 3...

10.1186/s12886-024-03287-y article EN cc-by BMC Ophthalmology 2024-01-16

Severe congenital ptosis poses a complex challenge for oculoplastic surgeons, requiring meticulous surgical intervention to restore eyelid function and improve aesthetic outcomes mainly by using frontalis sling approach. A crucial issue in surgeries is the sustainability of effect.

10.1186/s12886-024-03371-3 article EN cc-by BMC Ophthalmology 2024-03-07

Purpose The aim of this study was to identify the motivational factors and barriers Egyptian diabetic retinopathy (DR) patients recruitment in clinical trials. Patients methods This is a cross-sectional with diabetes mellitus attending Outpatient Clinic Zagazig University Hospital from September 2022 December 2022. any degree DR were included. A questionnaire distributed all participants. It included sociodemographic characteristics questions or participate trial. categorized into two groups...

10.4103/djo.djo_76_23 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Delta Journal of Ophthalmology 2024-04-01

Pterygium is a raised, superficial, external ocular lump that extends onto the corneal surface and typically occurs over peri-limbal conjunctiva. It more prevalent in tropics due to increased UV light exposure. Pterygia are noncancerous conjunctival growths may need be surgically removed their discomfort, aesthetic concerns, or visual impairment. After removal, pterygia frequently returns. Preventing recurrence main objective of pterygium treatment, however cosmetic outcomes complication...

10.21608/zumj.2023.254241.3039 article EN Zagazig University Medical Journal 2023-12-25

Treating adolescents and young adults (AYA) patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) using pediatric-inspired protocols have shown improvement in outcomes. Most data available the literature of such is derived from well-controlled clinical trials. This report aims to provide a real-world experience protocol ALL-AYA population larger number treated at national tertiary care referral center.Newly diagnosed Philadelphia negative ages between 14 55 years age were on an institutional...

10.1016/j.lrr.2021.100270 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Leukemia Research Reports 2021-01-01

Purpose This prospective comparative study aims to evaluate the accuracy and validity of CoaguChek XS point-of-care system (Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Mannheim, Germany), compared with standard central laboratory international normalized ratio (INR) results, in a vascular surgery ward. Methods Data based on 54 INR pairs, measured by analyzer XS, were using intraclass correlation coefficient. Other outcomes included time cost service from patient's perspectives. Correlation was assessed Pearson...

10.1097/poc.0000000000000213 article EN Point of Care The Journal of Near-Patient Testing & Technology 2020-11-21

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy double stromal lenticules, extracted by femtolaser small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery, as a surgical adjuvant for sealing impending corneal perforation. Patients methods included 20 eyes patients with Double lenticules obtained through SMILE central thickness 65 μm each lenticule, were fixed over perforation site 10-0 nylon interrupted stitches. monitored minimum 6 months assessed using slit-lamp...

10.4103/djo_1_22 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Delta Journal of Ophthalmology 2022-07-01

The golden rule when collecting hematopoietic progenitors (HPs) from healthy volunteers is "donor safety." Pregnancy an absolute contraindication for HP collection unrelated donors; however, a related pregnant donor sometimes considered based on the urgency of indication transplantation and available alternatives. Data safety efficacy this practice are limited. We conducted retrospective chart review institution's database to characterize donation donors. Ten cases donors were identified,...

10.1016/j.jtct.2021.11.007 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Transplantation and Cellular Therapy 2021-11-21
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